naughty step

skiwi · Oct 21st, 2007, 20:09 PM

hi,

what age would you start using the naughty step? When Abbie does something naughty, and i say no, she either has a tantrum or carries on doing it, i don't want to shout at her...

**Arcanegirl** · Oct 21st, 2007, 20:32 PM

I dont think they really understand the naughty step untill nearer 3.
Best you can do is say no in a stern voice and distract her attention to something else.

VanWest · Oct 21st, 2007, 21:21 PM

With my step-son we started time out at 3, he would have horriable days at pre-school(hitting kids, saying nasty things to everyone/ His GMA was a teacher so I think thats why) but anyhow by age 3 1/2 it finally clicked..hey Im in trouble dont do it again. When I watch supper nanny they do time out only for the mins that they are old. ie-3 years old =3 mins.

Jo · Oct 22nd, 2007, 03:02 AM

Jack has gone on his "naughty spot" for about 3-4 months now and it really seems to work
I think it depend on the understanding of each child really
go with what you feel is all i can say

Hels · Oct 22nd, 2007, 08:12 AM

I dont use a naughty step as such, but if Charlie is naughty (like the other day she hit me in the face and laughed) The I will pick her up and put her on her chair in the dining room, which is a safe place, and tell her that it was a naughty thing to do, and she is to sit there until she can be a nice girl.
I never leave her very long, ie about a minute, and she often will say sorry when i go to her.
I think its more about calming her down and removing her from the situation.

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skiwi Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: suffolk Posts: 577	naughty step hi, what age would you start using the naughty step? When Abbie does something naughty, and i say no, she either has a tantrum or carries on doing it, i don't want to shout at her...

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Arcanegirl Pregnant (Expecting) BabyandBump Team Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 25,663	I dont think they really understand the naughty step untill nearer 3. Best you can do is say no in a stern voice and distract her attention to something else.

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VanWest Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida Posts: 1,241	With my step-son we started time out at 3, he would have horriable days at pre-school(hitting kids, saying nasty things to everyone/ His GMA was a teacher so I think thats why) but anyhow by age 3 1/2 it finally clicked..hey Im in trouble dont do it again. When I watch supper nanny they do time out only for the mins that they are old. ie-3 years old =3 mins.

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Jo Mum (Mom) BabyandBump Team Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West yorkshire Posts: 14,502	Jack has gone on his "naughty spot" for about 3-4 months now and it really seems to work I think it depend on the understanding of each child really go with what you feel is all i can say

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Hels Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 869	I dont use a naughty step as such, but if Charlie is naughty (like the other day she hit me in the face and laughed) The I will pick her up and put her on her chair in the dining room, which is a safe place, and tell her that it was a naughty thing to do, and she is to sit there until she can be a nice girl. I never leave her very long, ie about a minute, and she often will say sorry when i go to her. I think its more about calming her down and removing her from the situation.
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